Philosophy for kids (and for everyone): Plato

Have you ever heard of “platonic love”? Do you know the concept of “better half” referring to one’s spouse or partner? Does the idea that the human being has a soul that exists apart from the body and continues to live after death sound familiar to you? All these ideas, among many others that until today are a common reference in Western culture, we owe to Plato. Not for nothing, Alfred North Whitehead said: “All of Western philosophy is but a footnote to Plato.” That’s how important this Greek philosopher is. If you want to know his main ideas or you are looking for an accessible philosophical reading so that your children can enter the world of philosophy, then this book is for you. Featuring accessible language and concrete, everyday life examples, this brief book will help you learn key aspects of Plato’s way of thinking, even if you have never read a book on philosophy. However, this is not only about what Plato said. This book will also help you put into practice the art of philosophizing and learn to question appearances, discover what is really true, and become a virtuous person. Are you ready to start this adventure? “Ignorance, the root and stem of all evil.” –Plato.